I leave for a much much much needed vacation tomorrow that I've been looking forward to for the past two months. As more and more people around me (family, friends, coworkers) have been getting sick during this nasty flu season, I have been super paranoid about getting the flu myself just in time to spoil my vacation. I started feeling really achy and fatigued last night, but maybe it has more to do with other things?
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posted by windbox
on Jan 31, 2013 -
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I'm sick Metafilter. I'm in a bad way and I want your advice. I have a nasty case of the flu. I visited my doctor yesterday morning, and she diagnosed me with the flu, though the nasal swab test she gave me was negative for Flu A and Flu B.
At the time I thought I was getting better, but now I think I've taken a turn for the worse. I'm contemplating going to the emergency room, and I'd like your advice on how I should decide whether or not to go, when to go, if I should bring someone with me, and anything else I should ask or do.
I know you're not my doctor. I'm going to visit my doctor's sick call hours first thing in the morning if I don't go to the ER. That's in about 11 hours.
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posted by Reverend John
on Nov 28, 2012 -
36 answers
I have a cold/flu thing. What can I do to speed my recovery as much as possible?
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posted by lunasol
on Sep 28, 2012 -
13 answers
My young son probably has the flu, which could strike any day now. Dumb question, but is there anything I can do?
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posted by zardoz
on Feb 19, 2012 -
10 answers
Urgent care? ER? Where am I supposed to go? I don't have a doctor here (Fairfax County, VA). I'm clueless. I got the flu last weekend but am still experiencing symptoms, including a new one - a burning hot pain in the pit of my stomach.
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posted by windbox
on Sep 23, 2011 -
24 answers
Alright, so it's cold/flu/etc season and my roommate brought home a package of Emergen-c. He welcomed me to it, so I figured what the heck, I'll take a look at it. Then I noticed it says you can take it post-workout, which spiked my interest because I'm a self-described 'gym bum.'
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posted by ascetic
on Dec 14, 2010 -
21 answers
My employer just asked us to contact HR if any of our employees are diagnosed with H1N1 flu. Is this allowable under HIPAA?
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posted by um_maverick
on Oct 27, 2009 -
10 answers
What are different cultures' versions of comfort foods that are prepared for people who are sick and feeling under the weather?
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posted by illenion
on Oct 15, 2009 -
67 answers
Did the hospital save my blood samples and could they be retested? Would swine flu cause a positive test for regular flu?
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posted by WeekendJen
on Oct 9, 2009 -
6 answers
Does any one have stomach flu (gastroenteritis) horror stories? I am going day 5 and I have never heard of anyone having it longer than 2 days.
posted by burlsube
on Sep 29, 2009 -
28 answers
With all this flu talk, it got me wondering...I got a really bad case of it back in March. (Doctor confirmed.) Could it possibly have been of the swine variety?
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posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies
on Sep 9, 2009 -
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YANMDfilter: Do these swine-flu-like symptoms require a trip to the emergency room?
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posted by alona
on Aug 12, 2009 -
12 answers
I'm unbelievably sick, probably from running around in the freezing rain. What can I do to get better by tomorrow?
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posted by dejah420
on Mar 13, 2009 -
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Flufilter: It hit me like a freight train on Friday-went to the doc, and yes, it's the flu. My question for the hivemind is this: Do I try to go back to work tomorrow?
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posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies
on Mar 1, 2009 -
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How can I avoid getting the flu? I have gotten spooked by a couple coworkers who got SICK from the flu, which they caught from their kids, and I am very intent on avoiding the same fate (trouble coming out of both ends).
Short of covering myself in saranwrap and lysol, and then hiding in an ICBM silo, what do you suggest?
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posted by allen8219
on Feb 23, 2009 -
21 answers
I've had the flu for a few days, but woke up with something totally new to me: my nose is numb. Should I be worried?
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posted by waxpancake
on Mar 27, 2008 -
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My lady friend has been sick for a year, and nobody can figure out what's wrong. Has anyone had any experience with this kind of sickness?
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posted by omnipotentq
on Sep 28, 2007 -
46 answers
Medical Advice/Common Sense Filter: This is my second week of having pretty serious flu symptoms.
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posted by snsranch
on May 13, 2007 -
13 answers
Last Thursday I was diagnosed with the flu. Sunday I was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Today is Monday and I do not feel even the slightest bit better. Help!
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posted by Brittanie
on Jan 22, 2007 -
14 answers
If a fever is the human body's response to pathogens, does taking medicine to bring down one's fever increase recovery time? If this is true, is it true of all medicines that treat cold/flu symptoms?
posted by Mayor Curley
on Mar 21, 2006 -
11 answers
How do you and your significant other deal with one of you being/getting sick (cold/flu/etc)? Does the sick one make any attempt to avoid getting the other sick? If so, how?
posted by sdis
on Feb 7, 2006 -
22 answers
